Allison Boyes

Dr. Allison Boyes is a behavioral scientist and Senior Research Fellow at the University of Newcastle's School of Medicine and Public Health. With a PhD in Behavioral Science and early career fellowships from NHMRC and Cancer Institute NSW, she focuses on improving wellbeing for chronic disease patients through psychosocial research in cancer, dementia, and mental health.

• Education: PhD (Behavioural Science, University of Newcastle), Bachelor of Arts (Psychology, University of Newcastle), Master of Public Health (University of Sydney)

Her research spans development of patient outcome measures (e.g., SCNS-SF34), peer support interventions in rural settings, and digital health literacy assessment. She has led trials on distress screening and transitional care models.

Recent publications highlight her work in dementia caregiving, social connection for older adults, and cross-cultural adaptation of health tools. She has secured over $8 million in grant funding as Chief Investigator.

• Scientific Awards:
  • 2014 Paper of the Year – UNSW
  • 2013 Research Higher Degree Excellence Award
  • 2004 Best Oral Presentation – Clinical Oncological Society of Australia

Dr. Boyes collaborates globally on cancer prevention programs and health equity initiatives, including leadership in the Hunter Medical Research Institute's Equity in Health program (2022-2024).